US Bridges

Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N of Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014315

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,239 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,848 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 225; SR 0225
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1MI N of Dauphin
RouteState Highway 225
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38817, -76.94186
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,239 (2024)
Projected traffic14,848 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 10,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 225; SR 0225 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.